JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, and Jose G. Perez Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, September 18, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 9/14/17 File Number 170093 has been added. Meeting called to order at: 9:00 A.M. Present 4 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski Excused 1 - Perez 1. 170661 Resolution relating to the appeal of Keith and Sheila Washington for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Johnson had moved to temporarily hold based on non-appearance, but now present. Individuals present: Keith Washington Sgt. Christopher Marshall - Milwaukee Police Dept. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold this matter during committee so the City Attorney's Office could view the video Ald. Johnson moved to hold to the cal lof the chair. There were no objections. This matter was re-considered at 9:44 A.M. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 2. 170564 Resolution relating to the appeal of Debra Wallace for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE Held based upon non-appearance A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 3. 161689 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael S. Sperling on behalf of Willie Lampkins for property damage and injuries. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Held based on non-appearance. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 4. 170722 Resolution relating to the claim of Ray Flaherty for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Perez arrived during this appeal at 9:07 A.M. Individuals present: Robert Brooks - Sewers Jeff Kluslow - Forestry A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 No 0 5. 170783 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Angela Theys for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kiera Rent will be representing DPW Sewers in the future (says the bald sewers guy) Individuals present: Mary Angela Theys Karen - passenger in the back of the van City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE Samir Amin - Dept. of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 6. 170685 Resolution relating to the appeal of Chantell Wilson for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Johnson moved to hold to the call of the chair as the claimant not present. There were no objections.Ms. Wilson now present at 9:45 A.M. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 7. 170684 Resolution relating to the appeal of Geoffrey Jens for sidewalk replacement work. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals present: Samir Amin -Sewers Jeff Kluslow - Forestry A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Johnson and Borkowski No 3- Murphy, Bauman and Perez A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 1- Borkowski 8. 170784 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lyndia Posey for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual present: Jeff Kluslow - Forestry A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 9. 170731 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Linda Laura-Culbreath in the amount of $25,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 10. 170596 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8105 W. Marion Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District, to former owner David W. Hein. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban 2014-2016 taxes if paid by September $9671.99 if paid by October 26, 2017 $9786.96 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 11. 170647 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3228 N. 52nd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Judith A Henslee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban 2014-2016 Taxes if paid by September $12,963.02 if paid by October 26, 2017 $13,107.52 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 12. 170648 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3716 W. Florist Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner All About You & Investment Group LLC C/O Cornelius Perkins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban 2015-2016 Taxes If paid by september $2667.36 If paid by October 26, 2017 $2700.12 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 4926 N 52ND ST 210-1211-3 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 tax bill is $1,176.42 – 2016 tax bill is $1,794.41 – Grand Total $2,970.83 4056 N 46TH ST 248-0546-4 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 tax bill is $1,076.4 – 2016 tax bill is $1,863.55 – Grand Total $2,939.98 3127 N 21ST ST 285-0236-2 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 tax bill is $661.74 – 2016 tax bill is $1,826.85 – Grand Total $2,488.59 2616 N 54TH ST 329-1813-3 2016 OUTSTANDING - $1,653.03 1732 S 2ND ST 462-0826-6 2016 OUTSTANDING - $3,206.04 Not present when called, but now present. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 13. 170649 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4947 N. 55th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner King Luster LLC (Application made by Shamia Washington). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Per request by applicant, Shamia Washington, please reschedule item for October 9th. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 14. 170650 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1937 N. 36th City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner MBJ Property MGMT LLC (Application made by Michael Banks). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban DNS pending charges for 2931 N 19th $254.51 2015-2016 Taxes If paid by September $4299.67 If paid by October 26, 2017 $4353.21 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 2931 N 19TH ST 311-1284-4 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 tax bill is $5,553.34 – 2016 tax bill is $2,032.51 – Grand Total $7,585.85 1424 N 39TH ST 366-1744-2 PAID IN FULL JFK/ A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 15. 170663 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7121 W. St Paul Avenue, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to former owner David Bancroft. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban 2014-2016 Taxes If paid by September $11,598.65 If paid by October 26, 2017 $11,730.63 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 16. 170670 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1554 S. Union Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to former owner Lucio Gonzalez and Catalina Gonzalez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban 2015-2016 Taxes if paid by September $5539.09 If paid by October 26, 2017 $5606.12 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 17. 170675 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4254 N. 26th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner LLP REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS INC (Application made by Lonnie Slocum). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban DNS pending charges for 2771 N 39th St $894.99 2014-2016 Taxes If paid by September $11,122.75 If paid by October 26, 2017 $11,252.56 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 5822 W CARMEN AV 173-0002-3 CURRENT ON INSTALLMENT PLAN 3513-3515 W VILLARD AV 192-0831-6 2016 OUTSTANDING - $6,026.48 4248-4250 N 18TH ST 244-0046-7 CURRENT ON INSTALLMENT PLAN 2771-2773 N 39TH ST 308-0385-X CURRENT ON INSTALLMENT PLAN A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 18. 170754 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4047 N. 70th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to former owner Francisco Mendoza Aguilar and Brisbian Rogel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE 2014-2016 Taxes if paid by September $10,582.54 If paid by October 26, 2017 $10,700.19 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 19. 170755 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4115 N. 51st Boulevard, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Joseph Bynum. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban DNS charges pending $7,161.24 2014-2016 Taxes If paid by September $9777.40 If paid by October 26, 2017 $9888.13 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 20. 170806 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1971-1977 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner 1971 WEST CAPITOL DRIVE CO. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Per the request of applicant, who contacted Ms. Polanco on 9/14/17, to reschedule this item for October 30th committee meeting. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 21. 170093 Substitute ordinance relating to the equal rights commission. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals present: Jeff Roman - Chair of the Equal Rights Commission (ERC) Tony Snell Rodriguez - Vice Chair of ERC Jessica Langill - Equal Rights Specialist. City Attorney - Ben Roovers Reconsider, by Ald. Perez. No objections. James Carnill - has some concerns with the proposed ordinance that the City Attorney's Office was going to look into. Lydia Rortes- has some concerns with the proposed ordinance. Sharon Robinson - Dept. of Administration Ald. Perez moves for final approval. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 22. 170584 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2013 and 2016 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Chief Assessor present on this item. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 23. 170801 Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Jane Islo - Municipal Court A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 24. 170727 Reappointment of Steven Volkman to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 25. 170726 Reappointment of Dorothy Helmenstine to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR SHe is in the 11th,, not the 13th. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Absent 1- Perez 26. 170725 Reappointment of Roy Evans to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 27. 170626 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR SB-408 (LRB-2337) Relating to: furnishing, purchasing, or possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, mandatory minimum sentences for individuals who commit certain firearm violations, and providing criminal penalties. Ald. Kovac came to the table on this item. Motion by Ald. Bauman to support except reserving support for the mandatory minumum aspect. One objection (Ald. Murpjhy voating "no") VOTE: City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 COMMITTEE AB-495/SB-405 (LRB-3320) Relating to: providing evidence in defense of a claim for excessive assessment. Motion by Ald. Bauman to support. No objections. VOTE: AB-400 Patronizing a prostitute and providing a criminal penalty. Motion by Ald. Bauman to suppport. No objectons VOTE: AB-435 Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making appropriations. Motion by Ald. Bauman to support. No objections. VOTE: Ms. Butler provided an update on the state budget process. Brenda Wood - City Clerk's Office Danielle Decker - Intergov. Relations Lt. Fortune - Milwaukee Police Dept. Fusion Center Ald. Bauman moved to go into closed session at 11:18 Ald. Perez excused from the roll call, but then arrived during the closed session. Ald. Kovac also present during the closed session. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, September 18, 2017 in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved and then will go into open session for the regular agenda. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 11